

You can help shape a child's future by providing God's Word for just $5. "These children do not have children's Bibles," says Tadu, a Sunday school teacher in Ethiopia. "Their parents cannot afford them. Our children will understand these Bibles and can read them for themselves."

In most countries in Central Asia, it is extremely difficult to obtain Christian books because authorities consider them as dangerous as drugs and weapons. The hunger for Christian literature is so great that many believers risk fines and imprisonment to translate, produce and distribute Christian books. You can supply one book for $7.

Many millions of young people in China are spiritually lost after growing up in an atheistic society. For many decades children have been taught that God does not exist and that to believe in Jesus is superstitious and unpatriotic. Just $19 can provide a teenager with a Bible presented in a compelling format to teach them the truth about Christ.

"There are many challenges but the Lord is working through us," says one former Muslim who is now following Jesus. "Your training helps us to be effective in our ministry to the Muslim community." For $118 you can enable a Muslim convert to attend a special seminar to learn how to reach his Muslim friends and family with the gospel.

Trained leaders are desperately needed for the underground church in this severely restricted country where secret police watch your every move. Your gift of $661 can provide a pastor with a year of vital theological and leadership training.

Knowing how to reach Muslims with the gospel and care for Muslim converts is a huge challenge for the local church. Your gift can help leaders grow in their understanding and ability to engage in this vital ministry.


War, drought and discrimination have left South Sudanese Christian pastors untrained and isolated. For just $115, you can be a lifeline to a pastor by providing an intensive week of leadership training, as well as theological books. Your gift will also cover the travel costs for a pastor to attend this vital training in this remote and dangerous area.

Open Doors' Standing Strong Through the Storm seminars empower Sri Lankan church leaders and other believers to grow in their faith and continue to stand strong in the midst of persecution. For $239 you can sponsor a delegate to attend a three day seminar and also provide them with a teaching manual to train others.